ruble

noun

ru·​ble ˈrü-bəl 

variants or rouble

1

the basic monetary unit of Russia see Money Table

2

: the basic monetary unit of Belarus see Money Table

Examples of ruble in a Sentence

She gave the driver a ruble.

The ruble fell against the U.S. dollar.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Russian ruble fell sharply against the dollar in November, weakening to 114 against the greenback — its lowest level since March 2022 — after another round of U.S. sanctions targeted Russia’s third-largest bank Gazprombank. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024

To avoid further financial punishment, Google would need to restore the YouTube channels within nine months, with a fine of 100,000 rubles (around $1,000) being enforced each day of non-compliance, RBC reported. —Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024

Read more on the story here — Holly Ellyatt 7 Hours Ago Russian ruble strengthens against the greenback The Russian ruble gained ground in early Tuesday deals, with the U.S. dollar shedding 0.18% by 09:43 a.m. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024

Adding to Moscow's troubles, the Russian ruble fell to 107 per dollar, its lowest point since the beginning of the war. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Russian rubl'

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing ruble

• the ruble

Kids Definition

ruble

noun

ru·​ble

variants also rouble

ˈrü-bəl

1

: the basic unit of money of Russia and formerly of the U.S.S.R.

2

: a coin representing one ruble